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"Yep-she can be broody this early. I had a hen that went broody over the first 12 eggs she laid. She hatched them and mothered them, too. I would caution against letting your hen brood fertilized eggs this time of year. My hen just hatched some-we…"
"you have a hen--you can leave most of that to her--Personally I would bring them all in in the afternoo when it is over 107. (Her body temp is about 107) and and besides she will be pretty great about knowing what to do for her babies. I leave a…"
"Start your chicks out around 95 - 100 degrees. Each week reduce their temperature by 5 degrees. So...during the day they'll be OK with shade and good ventilation, but at night you'll want to heat their brooder for a few weeks. They can't adjust…"
I have a broody hen sitting 12 eggs and expect them to hatch in about a week. We have an outside brooder, but should I bring the chicks inside? I'm kind of hoping to keep them out, but would not do so at the expense of their health. What do you…
"I had soft shells for a bit but my ladies were yonger. I put out some osyter shells and it cleared right up. Sadly, I agree, it could be age."
"I have to concur with Ed. I'm guessing she's having problems because of her age, not infections or diseases.
It really sounds like her biggest problem is insufficient calcium (possibly do to age, but not necessarily). Do you supplement her feed with…"
It really sounds like her biggest problem is insufficient calcium (possibly do to age, but not necessarily). Do you supplement her feed with…"
"She's getting up there. Not certain what your plans are but hens don't lay forever.
Chickens are usually culled at the egg factory after 1-2 years. Production falls off."
Chickens are usually culled at the egg factory after 1-2 years. Production falls off."
I am hoping that someone will have some good advice for me. I have a 3-4 year old hen (she was given to us, so I'm not sure about her exact age) who has been laying broken eggs consistently. Today was the first day I've had to help her pass one in a…
"I can help you. We live near Camelback and 36th St., if that isn't too far for you to drive. I have two roosters, both beautiful, big cochins, and they'd be more than happy to help your hen fulfill her dream of motherhood."
"Let the mama hen raise them. She'll gladly do all the work and save you the time and effort. Plus it's great to watch her teach them to scratch, eat, etc."
Once again, I am looking for wisdom from those who are more experienced. Thanks in advance for your help. My chicken went broody and hatched 12 eggs. These little chickies are only 1 day old, and she has them out and about already. They are eating…
"Is it necessary to discard all eggs that may be laid while these meds are being administered or are they still safe for consumption?"
"I should have taken my girl to the vet earlier than I did. When I finally did, it was because she wouldn't get off the nest, and she hadn't laid an egg in 3 days, which is unusual for her. The vet found a broken egg in her, and ran a fecal cult…"
"I'm surprised your vet confirmed the tapeworms but didn't tell you what to do about it. Out of curiosity, how much did the vet charge for the diagnosis?
I would treat all of your birds. I think the cocci-rid is a powder that you mix in with the feed…"
I would treat all of your birds. I think the cocci-rid is a powder that you mix in with the feed…"
"Have you tried Walco in Chandler for the Valbazen? They carry many veterinary supplies that won't be found at regular feed stores. They are on Frye Rd. between Mcqueen and Arizona. "
Hello All,I am looking for any advice you might have for how to treat coccidiosis and tapeworm. I know definitively that one of my hens is struggling with both of these issues, as the vet ran a culture that came back positive for both. I bought some…
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